Speaking about the experience prior to the winner being announced, Scarlett told Ant and Dec: “It has been better than I could have imagined, and I have imagined it a lot.”

She continued: “It was a a massive learning curve. I feel like I need to have more confidence in myself. I feel like a much more confident person walking out of here. I didn’t expect to have any clichés in here.”

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And expressing her surprise at being kept in for so long, she said: “When I first walked on I felt like I had snuck in the back door. I thought I would be first to leave because people would think I am just a northern girl who watches the telly.”

On last night’s show viewers watched as the final three took part in an individual trial to win a course for dinner for each of them, plus a treat and a drink for themselves.

Scarlett was faced with the daunting Cavern of Claw – which saw her go into the cavern and lie on her back as the cavern was sealed up.

She then had five minutes to find the fives stars while facing her biggest fear – small space.

She added: “I just wrote them a letter and said, thanks for being mint, and sorry for leaving fake tan all over the house, and then I put a cheque in for them.”

Her over memorable moments included her going head to head with an ostrich called George, taking part in the cyclone and gagging uncontrollably as she took part in the infamous eating task with Carol Vorderman.

Scarlett’s time wasn’t without it controversies though – in fact it looked like the public might turn against her after she was accused of bullying Martin Roberts.